Used Book Sale July 10
June 30, 2008
Negaunee – The Friends of the Negaunee Library will have a used book sale on Thursday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Negaunee Senior Center.
Those donating books may bring them to the Negaunee Public Library before Wednesday, July 9.
Ishpeming High School Class of 1983 Reunion July 5
June 30, 2008
Ishpeming – The Ishpeming High School class of 1983 will have a casual class night on Saturday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at Derocha's 41 Steak House on U.S. 41 West, Ishpeming.
Cost is $5 per classmate, spouses welcome. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided, and a cash bar available.
Ishpeming High School Alumni Association Open House July 5
June 30, 2008
Ishpeming – - The Ishpeming High School Alumni Association will sponsor its annual open house for alumni and friends on Saturday, July 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the old gym at Ishpeming High School.
International Food Fest July 3-5
June 30, 2008
Marquette – The 23rd Annual Marquette County Exchange Club International Food Fest will be held Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5 from noon to 10:30 p.m. each day at the Elwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette.
Treat yourself to great ethnic flavors including Greek, Chinese, Italian, Thai, Cajun and American.
There will be live music, games for the children and a giant 27 foot slide.
All net proceeds will go to area nonprofit organizations.
Marquette Fourth of July Celebration
June 30, 2008
Marquette – Marquette's Fourth of July Parade will be held on Independence Day at 2 p.m. with the parade route beginning at the intersection of Washington Street and McClellan Avenue and ending at Third and Rock Streets in downtown Marquette.
The boat parade and fireworks will begin at dusk at Mattson's Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette.
OUTDOOR MINUTE – Big Bay De Noc Walleye Fishing
June 30, 2008
Limit catches of walleye on Big Bay De Noc.
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Michigan Tech involved in Michigan’s first Center of Energy Excellence
June 30, 2008
Michigan Tech has partnered with Michigan State University and the Mascoma Corporation to produce Michigan's first Center of Energy Excellence. The center will be a commercial cellulosic ethanol plant located in Chippewa County, south of Sault Ste. Marie. Cellulosic ethanol offers a clean-burning and economical alternative to petroleum-based fuel and ethanol made from corn. David Reed, Michigan Tech's Vice President of Research, talks about the fuel.
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Cody Lee, CK Unlimited – Silent Auction to Benefit the Beacon House
June 30, 2008
Cody Lee talks about the current silent art auction with 25% of the proceeds going to the Beacon House, which provides lodging and support services to medical patients and their families. This is the first of a planned weekly series of silent art auctions.
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Barry James, MI Iron Industry Museum – Museum program update.
June 30, 2008
Discussion of updated programs offered by the Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee Township and what they feature for museum patrons.
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Bill Brazier, Marquette Food Coop – Local Sustainability
June 30, 2008
The Marquette Food Coop actively education people in the area about both the importance of local farming both a more natural product as well as local sustainability. Bill Brazier from the Coop talks with JP about getting people to “Think Local First.”
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John Bertoldi, President, U.P. Hog Wild – Update interview on the BBQ competition.
June 30, 2008
Updated conversation about the UP Hog Wild BBQ Competition coming up on July 11-12 in Kingsford, Michigan.
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State Representative Steve Lindberg – Bipartisanship on the increase in Lansing.
June 30, 2008
In the wake of the Michigan Legislature solving most of the state budget for FY 2009 before the Summer Break for lawmakers, Rep. Lindberg says he feels that bipartisanship is on the increase in Lansing.
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Teal Lake Swim for Diabetes July 26
June 30, 2008
Negaunee – The 5th Annual Swim Teal Lake for Diabetes will be held on Saturday, July 26 starting at 9 a.m. at Negaunee's Teal Lake Beach and ending at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming.
A pre-swim meeting will begin at 8:45 a.m.
For more information, contact Tami Ketchem at HR@bellmemorial.org.
Kids Summer Carnival July 19
June 30, 2008
Marquette – Marquette Pentecostal Church will host its annual Kids Summer Carnival on Saturday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church on the corner of M-553 and 480.
The event is free and will include a huge bounce house, games, crafts, food, face painting and clowns. Bring your whole family and come have a blast.
Football Camp July 6-8
June 30, 2008
Marquette – Northern Michigan University will offer a high school football camp for 9th and 10th grade students from Sunday, July 6 through Tuesday, July 8.
Cost for the camp is $150 for commuters and $275 for those wishing to stay on campus.
For details, call the coach at 396-0035.
Police Cadets vs Taco Bell – Junior Division – Marquette, Michigan – June 27, 2008
June 29, 2008
Despite playing in another cold and rainy game, the Police Cadets extended their winning streak to six games by defeating Taco Bell by a score of 16-6 in Marquette on Friday, June 27, 2008.
Game Summary by Coach Randy Larson:
Pat Lynch and Garrett Pentecost each scored four times in a come from behind victory for the Police Cadets in the rubber match for the season against Taco Bell as PC won 16-6 in a time shortened game. Austin Riipi also scored 3, Cameron Fries 2, and Brandon Jarvinen, Drew Van Drese and Spencer Larson each added one. Riipi had 5 RBIs and Pentecost 4. Taco Bell had a 5-2 lead after three innings when PC broke open the run machine in the fourth plating 4 and another 6 in the 5th and closed the door with 4 in the 6th. PC rapped out 11 hits while holding Taco Bell to 6. Pat Lynch gets the win, Spencer Larson the save. More – External Link
Police Cadets vs CCI – Junior Division – Marquette, Michigan – June 25, 2008
June 29, 2008
In a game spanning two days because of rain, the Police Cadets continue their winning streak with their fifth win in a row by defeating CCI by a score of 12-11. The defending league champions persevered through cold and wet weather to hold off CCI. Great pitching and defense proved to be too much for the high powered offense of CCI. More – External Link
Escanaba 4th of July Celebration
June 29, 2008
Escanaba – The Escanaba 4th of July Celebration will begin at 11 a.m. with a parade at Ludington Park.
Family day in the park, complete with games, music and food will follow the parade and conclude with a fireworks display at dusk.
Bark River 4th of July Parade
June 29, 2008
Bark River – Bark River 4th of July Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Festivities will continue throughout the day and fireworks will begin at dusk.
Gladstone 4th of July Parade
June 29, 2008
Gladstone – The Gladstone 4th of July Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Independence Day.
Festivities will be going on throughout the town all day on July 4th and July 5th.
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